“we need ghost stories because we, in fact, are the ghosts.”

“Science fiction is no more written for scientists than ghost stories are written for ghosts.”

“Every love story is a ghost story.”

“A good yarn, an offbeat tale, a bloodcurdling ghost story -- they need no explanation or excuse for the telling!”

“Ghosts are memories, and we carry them because those we love do not leave the world”

“Some are haunted by ghosts. I am haunted by stories.”

“If you're a ghost," he said, "we mean you no disrespect. And if you're not a ghost, tell me who you are-or you soon will be one”

“When thoroughly reliable people encounter ghosts, their stories are difficult to explain away.”

“To hell with facts! We need stories!”

“A house with old furniture has no need of ghosts to be haunted.”